Become a Certified Organic Avocado Grower

According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), California is the primary growth driver of U.S. organic farming representing more than 40 percent of all organic production in the United States. California also is the only state with its own organic program. Since 2009, the number of operations registered under the CDFA’s State Organic Program (SOP) has steadily grown — California organic acreage has increased by 46 percent since 2008.

To assist California avocado growers interested in becoming — or maintaining their status as — certified organic growers, the California Avocado Commission has compiled information and resources central to this process.

Organic producers can stay up to date on the latest news by subscribing to Organic Insider, an email notification service operated by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP). The service sends approximately 4 – 8 messages a month concerning organic agriculture.